Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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