Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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