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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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