Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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