Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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