Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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