Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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