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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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