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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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