Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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