Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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