Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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