Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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