Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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