Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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