Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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