Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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