Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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