Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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