Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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