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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? 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 student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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