Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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