Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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