Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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