Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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