Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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