Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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