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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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