Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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