Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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