Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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