Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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