Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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