Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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