Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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