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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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