Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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