Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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