Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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