Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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