Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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