Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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