Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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