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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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