Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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