Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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