Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment 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 we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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