Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? 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 learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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