Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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