Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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