Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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