Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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