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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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