Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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