Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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