Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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