Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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