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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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