Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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