Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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