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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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