Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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