Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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