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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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