Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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