Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 educators deal with the problems of low learner 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 distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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