Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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