Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation 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 poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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