Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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