Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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