Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive 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 organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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