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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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