Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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