Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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