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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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