Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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