Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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