Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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