Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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