Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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