Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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