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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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