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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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