Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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