Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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