Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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