Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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