Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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