Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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