Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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