Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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