Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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