Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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