Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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