Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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