Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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