Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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