Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative 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 institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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