Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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