Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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