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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative 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 organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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