Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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