Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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