Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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