Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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