Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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