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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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