Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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