Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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