Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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