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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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