Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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