Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? 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 we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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