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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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