Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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