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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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