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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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