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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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