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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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