Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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