Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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