Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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