Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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