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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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