Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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