Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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