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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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