Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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