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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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