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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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