Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines 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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