Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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