Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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