Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices 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 poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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