Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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