Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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