Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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