Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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