Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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