Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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