Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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