Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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