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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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