Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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