Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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