Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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