Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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