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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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