Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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