Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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