Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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