Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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