Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? 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 participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning