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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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