Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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