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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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