Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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