Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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