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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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