Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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