Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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