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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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