Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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