Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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