Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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