Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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