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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment 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 organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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