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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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