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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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