Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping 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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