Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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