Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices 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 dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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