Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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