Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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