Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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