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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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