Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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