Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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