Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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