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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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