Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental 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 low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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