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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and 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 organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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