Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the 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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