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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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