Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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