Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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