Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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