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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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