Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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