Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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