Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and 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 organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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