Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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