Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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