Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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