Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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