Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation 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 handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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