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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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