Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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