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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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