Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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