Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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