Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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