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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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