Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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