Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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