Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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