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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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