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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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