Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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