Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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