Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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