Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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