Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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