Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and 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 educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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