Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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