Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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