Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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