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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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