Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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