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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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