Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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