Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment 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 we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education