Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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