Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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