Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and 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 we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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