Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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