Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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