Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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