Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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