Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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