Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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