Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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