Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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