Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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