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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter 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 learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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