Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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