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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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