Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive 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 get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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