Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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