Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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