Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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