Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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