Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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