Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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