Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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