Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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