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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively 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 we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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