Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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