Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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