Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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