Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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