Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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