Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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