Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? 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 motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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