Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online 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 organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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