Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment 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 low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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