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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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