Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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