Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia 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 organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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