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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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