Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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