Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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