Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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