Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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