Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC 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 handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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