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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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