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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX 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 teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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