Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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