Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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