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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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