Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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