Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment 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 educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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