Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original 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 organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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