Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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