Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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