Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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