Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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