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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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