Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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