Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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