Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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