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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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