Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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