Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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