Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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