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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary 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 participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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