Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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