Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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