Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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