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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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