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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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