Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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