Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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