Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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