Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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