Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? 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 inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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