Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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