Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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