Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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