Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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