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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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