Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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