Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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