Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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