Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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