Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes 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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