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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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