Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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