Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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