Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies 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 low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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