Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation 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 handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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