Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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