Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies 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 student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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