Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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