Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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