Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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