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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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