Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning enable students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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