Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices 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 student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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