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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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