Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment 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 participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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