Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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