Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and 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 organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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