Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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