Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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