Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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