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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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