Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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