Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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