Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and 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 teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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