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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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