Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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