Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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