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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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