Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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