Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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