Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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