Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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