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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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