Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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