Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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