Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology