Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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