Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental 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 participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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