Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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