Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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