Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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