Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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