Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment 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 inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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