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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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