Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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