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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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