Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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