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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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