Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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