Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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