Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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