Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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