Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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