Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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