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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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