Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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