Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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