Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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