Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What 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 educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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