Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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