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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation 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 we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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