Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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