Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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