Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies 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 low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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