Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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