Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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