Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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