Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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