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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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