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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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