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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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