Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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