Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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