Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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