Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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