Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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