Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and 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 handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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