Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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