Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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