Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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