Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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