Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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