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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC 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 issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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