Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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