Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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