Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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