Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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