Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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