Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC 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 participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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