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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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