Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the 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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