Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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