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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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