Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and 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 participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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