Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important 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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