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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with 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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