Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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