Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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