Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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