Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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