Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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