Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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