Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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