Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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