Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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