Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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