Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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