Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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