Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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