Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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