Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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