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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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