Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key 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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