Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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