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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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