Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches 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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