Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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