Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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