Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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