Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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