Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment 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 manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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