Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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