Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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