Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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