Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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