Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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