Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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