Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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