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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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