Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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