Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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