Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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