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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece 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 we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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