Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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