Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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