Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies 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 issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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