Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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