Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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