Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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