Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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