Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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