Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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