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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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