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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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