Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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