Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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