Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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