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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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