Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important 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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