Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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