Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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