Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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