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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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