Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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