Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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