Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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