Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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