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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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