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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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