Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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