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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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