Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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