Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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