Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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