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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original 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 issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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