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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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