Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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