Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important 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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