Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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