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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University 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 inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major 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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