Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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