Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy 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 participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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