Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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