Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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