Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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