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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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