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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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