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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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