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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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