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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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