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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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