Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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