Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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