Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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