Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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