Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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