Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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