Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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