Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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