Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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