Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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