Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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