Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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