Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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