Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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