Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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