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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online 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 we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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