Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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