Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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