Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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