Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education