Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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