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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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