Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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