Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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