Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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